Resources for buying 30's/40's-style shoes?

[hollybrick]

I'm looking for 30's/40's style heels for my wedding. Sturdy heels, almost a Red Cross vibe. Searching this forum lead me to Re-mix Shoes, and their "Boulevard" style is close, but a little too chunky and not offered in the right color. Been stalking eBay/Etsy but no luck yet. Open to vintage or new, as long as they have the vintage shape. Anyone know of something similar to Re-mix, or any other resources for vintage shoes? I live in San Francisco and am regularly checking all the spots here, so mostly interested in online.

 

[Alice~]

Hi Hollybrick! I think I might have the perfect website for you.

A Vintage Sole sell unused vintage shoes - in quite a few styles. Sadly the sizing is limited, so it's best to search by size to avoid disappointment. Modern shoes really do lack that beautiful vintage shape!

 

[VintageBaroness]

You can buy vintage shoes on etsy (www.etsy.com). Are you looking for white wedding shoes?

Hmm, I'll bet you're looking for more of a pump, like these cuties on etsy, http://www.etsy.com/listing/99096513/vintage-30s-40s-qualicraft-off-white?ref=sr_gallery_28&ga_search_query=1940s+white+shoes&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage but I wonder if the white mesh shoes over at Aris Allen would interest you: http://www.dancestore.com/Aris-Allen-All-White-Peep-toe-1940s-Heeled-Mesh-Oxford/productinfo/8829-WH/

 

[VintageBaroness]

I must say, Re-mix's Bloomsbury in white (with the white ribbon) would look stunning as a wedding shoe, but you'd have to be ok with sling backs. They also have the "Emily," which has more of a closed heel. You can buy Re-mix via their site OR Trashy Diva's (they have other vintage inspired brands over at TD, too): http://www.trashydiva.com/shop/Shoes-Boots/SHOP-by-Color/White-Ivory-Beige-c177/

 

[hollybrick]

Alice, this site is blowing my mind! Between the limited sizing and my picky color requirements (NOT black, white, or brown), I didn't find "the one," but I am so happy to know this site exists. Thank you!